My personal entry to the Wizardry of Words Challenge:
I’ve been watching videos lately in preparation for the upcoming Sabbat Litha and dipped a bit into Slavic pagan traditions. Here in Poland, Litha/Midsummer/Summer Soltice is called Kupały Noc (“Kupala Night”).
There are many legends and folklore around Midsummer Night in Poland, including one about finding a magick wish-granting fern There’s a lot, so I’ll save it for a full information post closer to Litha!
This weekend, I took inspiration from learning about Kupala Night and mixed it with a tune in my head to build words to a song
Kupala Night
by Bryanna
O’er the rolling fields and hills,
bonfires come alight.
Sun a-setting, flowers a-bloom,
it’s time for Kupala Night.
Into the forests we’ll dance and cheer
with crowns of green and ribbons bright,
to find the fern and grant our wish-
alive with the magic tonight!
A Midsummer’s dream, or so it would seem-
A dance for Kupala Night.
A dance for Kupala Night.
A dance for Kupala Night!
I’ve got the tune and everything- but alas! I haven’t had a piano in about 8 years I’m hoping that someday I’ll be able to play it out and make a little recording. When that day comes, I’ll share it here for anyone interested!